contain
verb- contain something
if something contains something else, it has that thing inside it or as part of it 包含；含有；容纳 This drink doesn't contain any alcohol. 这种饮料不含任何酒精。 The documents contain sensitive information. 这些文件包含敏感信息。 Electronic products contain hazardous materials that cannot be deposited in landfills. 电子产品含有不能填埋的有害物质。 His account contained an element of truth. 他的叙述有一定的真实性。 to contain an amount/a number/a level of something 包含某事物的数量/数量/水平 He handed over a brown envelope containing a hundred dollar bills. 他交出了一个装有一百元钞票的棕色信封。 The fish were found to contain traces of mercury. 人们发现这种鱼含有微量汞。 The bottle contains (= can hold) two litres. 此瓶容量为两升。 - contained in something
He said he was opposed to some of the provisions contained in the bill. 他说他反对法案中的一些条款。 - contained within something
The stories contained within these pages are highly enjoyable. 这些页面中包含的故事非常有趣。
to keep your feelings under control 控制，克制，抑制（感情） - contain something
She was unable to contain her excitement. 她无法抑制内心的激动。 She could hardly contain her excitement. 她几乎无法抑制内心的激动。 - contain yourself
I was so furious I just couldn't contain myself (= I had to express my feelings). 我气愤极了，简直无法克制自己。
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to prevent something harmful from spreading or getting worse 防止…蔓延（或恶化） Extra ExamplesHe introduced repressive measures to contain the violence. 他采取了一些遏止暴力行为的镇压措施。 Overall planning policies are designed to contain the growth of urban sprawl. 总体规划政策旨在遏制城市蔓延。
Word OriginMiddle English: from Old French contenir, from Latin continere, from con- ‘altogether’ + tenere ‘to hold’.